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Cecelia Cantu

Galveston,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Island Time Bar & Grill
04.2023 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Bartender

Corner Pocket
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

Senior Bartender

Sound Bar
09.2020 - 07.2023
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Increased repeat business with exceptional interpersonal skills and rapportbuilding.

Lead Bartender

San Luis Resort
12.2018 - 06.2022
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals..
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.

Senior Bartender

The Spot
11.2015 - 11.2018
  • Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.

Cashier/ Bartender

Moody Gardens
12.2012 - 02.2016
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ball High School
Galveston, TX
05.2015

Skills

  • Reconciling Cash Drawers
  • Dining Room Management
  • Health Code Compliance
  • Aloha POS
  • Billing and Payment Processing
  • Hospitality and Accommodation
  • New Hire Training
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Supply and Inventory Maintenance
  • Good Conversationalist

Timeline

Bartender

Corner Pocket
06.2023 - 06.2024

Bartender

Island Time Bar & Grill
04.2023 - Current

Senior Bartender

Sound Bar
09.2020 - 07.2023

Lead Bartender

San Luis Resort
12.2018 - 06.2022

Senior Bartender

The Spot
11.2015 - 11.2018

Cashier/ Bartender

Moody Gardens
12.2012 - 02.2016

High School Diploma -

Ball High School
Cecelia Cantu